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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, plum, vanilla, light cedar, herbs
Palate: dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, light mineral, spice
An approachable, value-driven Tinto Fino Crianza from a Peñafiel area estate, with cherry fruit, vanilla and easy-drinking character that provides a reliable introduction to the appellation.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with herbs
The light body and fresh fruit pair naturally with simple roasted poultry. -
Grilled pork chops
Medium tannins and fruit notes work with grilled pork at an everyday level. -
Semi-cured Manchego
Young sheep's milk cheese and the wine's cherry notes are an easy, casual pairing.
How to serve Tamaral Crianza
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken with herbs, Grilled pork chops, Semi-cured Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Tamaral began producing wine in the late 1990s near Peñafiel, building a reputation for consistent, value-driven Tinto Fino wines that present the Ribera del Duero style at accessible price points.
- 1998: Bodegas Tamaral first Crianza produced near Peñafiel
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Tamaral · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in American and French oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Tamaral Crianza
What does Tamaral Crianza taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, vanilla, light cedar, herbs. On the palate, dark cherry, dried herbs, smooth tannin, light mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. An approachable, value-driven Tinto Fino Crianza from a Peñafiel area estate, with cherry fruit, vanilla and easy-drinking character that provides a reliable introduction to the appellation.
When should I drink Tamaral Crianza?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tamaral Crianza?
Roast chicken with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pork chops and Semi-cured Manchego. The light body and fresh fruit pair naturally with simple roasted poultry.
What grapes are in Tamaral Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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